After a long break from feature films, director Uwe Boll is back and ready to roll with his latest project, a crime drama about two mismatched New York City cops on their first day as partners. “First Shift” stars Kristen Renton (“Sons of Anarchy”) and Gino Anthony Pesi (“Shades of Blue”) as the badge-carrying duo,…
David Oyelowo, Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Bass Reeves’ Series at Paramount+ Casts Barry Pepper (EXCLUSIVE)
The David Oyelowo-led “Bass Reeves” series at Paramount+ from Taylor Sheridan has cast Barry Pepper in a series regular role, Variety has learned exclusively. Along with Oyelowo, Pepper joins a cast that also includes Dennis Quaid, Forrest Goodluck, and Lauren E. Banks. The series is based on the true story of the titular lawman. Per…
Celebrate the BAFTAs at These Time-Honored London Teahouses
So you’ve been nominated for a BAFTA Award or simply received an invitation to attend the posh Feb. 19 gala — well then, hats off to you. While in London, you’ll want to celebrate your good fortune with a proper spot of Da Hong Pao, a flute of festive bubbles and a fancy cress sandwich….
How a Heart Attack Became a Wake-Up Call for A+E Networks Chief Paul Buccieri
In the summer of 2019 I was training hard for a half Ironman in Lake Placid, N.Y. I felt like I was ingreat shape. The last week before a big race is a time when you’re supposed to start pacing yourself and give your body more rest. But I didn’t. I pushed myself. On a…
G. Davis pleads guilty in 2020 hit-and-run case
Boxer Gervonta Davis pleaded guilty Thursday to four traffic offenses stemming from a 2020 hit-and-run case. His sentencing is set for May 5.
Celtics’ Mazzulla loses interim tag, gets extension
Joe Mazzulla, whose Celtics have the NBA’s best record entering the All-Star Break, was officially named the team’s head coach and was given an extension.
Sources: Cavaliers discussing buyout with Love
Kevin Love, the last remaining player from the Cavaliers’ 2016 championship team, formally requested to be bought out Wednesday, sources told ESPN.
Peter Dinklage Says He’s Questioned Whether He ‘Wants to Be An Actor for the Next 30 Years’ Since Turning 50
Peter Dinklage has spoken candidly about turning 50 and weighing up his future as an actor over the next three decades. The “Game of Thrones” star leads Rebecca Miller’s new film “She Came to Me,” which opens the Berlin Film Festival on Thursday. In the movie, Dinklage plays Steven, a moody classical composer struggling with…
Paramount+ Price to Increase as Losses Peak and Company Sets $1 Billion-Plus Write-Down on Showtime Integration
Paramount Global is preparing to hike the monthly price of Paramount+ later this year, and the company disclosed its intent to take as much as a $1.5 billion write-down from the integration of Showtime with the streaming platform. Paramount Global’s Q4 earnings report added to the sector-wide pain felt by Big Media amid steep losses…
Ryan Seacrest to Exit ‘Live With Kelly and Ryan,’ Mark Consuelos Joins as Kelly Ripa’s Co-Host
Ryan Seacrest is exiting “Live With Kelly and Ryan” after six years acting as Kelly Ripa’s co-host on the ABC daytime talker. Upon Seacrest’s exit, Ripa will be joined by her husband, Mark Consuelos, as her new co-host and the show will be rebranded “Live With Kelly and Mark.” Seacrest announced his pending departure on…